Wild Camping

Wild Camping

As part of our commitment to sustainable tourism, we provide activity participants with the sustainability savvy travel tips below.

• Be selective – choose tourism businesses that share how they benefit people & planet
• Tread lightly – choose activities & transport options with a reduced environmental impact
• Be informed – learn a bit about local nature, history & culture beforehand to enrich your experience
• Be accurate about your fitness & ability so we can design an enjoyable experience for everyone
• Respect your guide’s instructions regarding safety, local etiquette & dos and don’ts
• Don’t collect or disturb flora or fauna, or their habitat
• Don’t feed wildlife; it can harm their health & encourage problematic behaviour
• Remain on designated paths / trails and campsite footprints
• Bring biodegradable shampoo, dish soap, etc. (and no products with micro-plastics)
• Wash dishes, clothes (& yourself) away from watercourses (min 50m), even if using biodegradable products
• Use sand or other natural materials to help with heavy dish washing, minimising use of soap & water
• Disperse wastewater (dishes / laundry) over a wide area so that nature can filter it
• Cook on stoves – as opposed to campfires – when possible & in non-vegetated areas
• Practice good “bush toilet” etiquette (ask us for specific guidance)
• Respect fire restrictions in place; if campfires are permitted, ask us about how & where
• Store supplies (especially food) out of reach at night and when campsite is not occupied
• Leave no trace when vacating the campsite, including demolishing snow walls / shelters for winter camping
• Reduce waste – from food to paper, remember to take only what & as much as you need, and bring re-usable items, e.g., water bottle, coffee cup, carry bag
• Dispose of waste – pack out what you take in – & use local recycling facilities where available
• Be waterwise – your participation in the activity shouldn’t place additional stress on water- scarce environments
• Save energy to reduce your carbon footprint & your impact on local supply challenges
• Support climate change action, e.g., offset or regeneration programmes  Be respectful of privacy; obtain permission before taking photos / videos of people or sensitive sites along the way
• Respect others using the area so that their experience & access are not compromised
• Be sensitive to the inequalities of our world and avoid displays of wealth, particularly in less privileged contexts
• Ask questions – your local guide will happily share their knowledge
• If you want to give, ask us how to do so responsibly; offering sweets or money to individuals, for example, can often do more harm than good
• Buy from local, small &/or community-owned businesses, especially if they feature local nature or culture
• Be cautious about buying from children – you could unknowingly be supporting their exploitation
• Refuse to buy souvenirs, food & beverages that harm the environment, people, or wildlife, especially those that are illegal to buy / sell
• Respect customary tipping & trading practices – such as bartering – and pay fair prices
• Provide feedback about what you liked or how we can do better